WanderBug Field Notes
How the Heck Are These Mice Getting In?
Wondering how mice get into your home? Learn about common mouse entry points around doors, foundations, siding, vents, utility lines, garages, and more in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Why Are Boxelder Bugs Taking Over My House? A Wisconsin Fall Tradition
Boxelder bugs are a familiar fall nuisance in Southeastern Wisconsin. Learn why they swarm homes, how they get inside, and what you can do to prevent them.
Bumble bees? Or Carpenter Bees? Just look at their butts!
Bumble bees and carpenter bees may look similar, but their appearance, nesting habits, and behavior are very different. Here's how to tell which one you're seeing around your Wisconsin home.
The Monarchs Are Here. Then They're Gone. Here's Why.
Monarch butterflies spend part of their year breeding in Wisconsin before a special late-summer generation begins an incredible journey south to Mexico. Here's how their life cycle, migration, and generations all fit together.
What I Found in My Garage: Three Vintage Pesticides That Tell the Story of American Pest Control
A forgotten shelf in a garage can tell an incredible story. These vintage pesticides and pest control products span decades of American history—from the widespread use of DDT to the rise of modern insect repellents like OFF! Each bottle reflects the scientific understanding, public attitudes, and pest management practices of its time. Join us as we explore what these relics reveal about the evolution of pest control and how far the industry has come.
Let’s Talk About Honeybees & Pest Control
Let’s Talk about Honey s and Pest Control
Chinese Mantises in Wisconsin: Friend, Foe, or Just Misunderstood?
Learn how Chinese mantises arrived in Wisconsin, their benefits and drawbacks, and whether they belong in vegetable gardens, pollinator gardens, or your backyard.
Family-Owned Pest Control vs. National Chains: Which Is Right for Your Home?
Why Many Wisconsin Homeowners Choose Family-Owned Pest Control Companies
Orb-Weavers: Great Neighbors...Until They Decorate Your Front Door
Orb-Weavers: Great Neighbors... Until They Decorate Your Front Door
That Unmistakable Buzz
That Unmistakable Buzz
Are Mice Becoming Resistant to Rat Poison? Here's What Wisconsin Homeowners Should Know.
Oh no! Here come the mutant mice!
